Halasana "Plow Pose"

Pronunciation: (hah-LAHS-ah-nuh)

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Benefits:When you need your brain to find peace, this is the pose as it takes away mind-fog, relieves stress, and boosts your energy. It provides stretch to the neck, shoulders, back, hamstrings and toes.

How it's done:

To begin this pose lie flat on your back.

Raise your legs and then your hips until they are perpendicular to the floor and you are in a shoulder stand.

Use your hands to cradle your back if necessary. Take a moment in this pose. Don't rush through it.

When ready, slowly lower your feet over your head until your toes rest on the floor.